Beginner’s Guide to Avowed

Embark on your *Avowed* adventure with these tips, designed to make Obsidian's latest RPG enjoyable for both seasoned veterans and newcomers alike. RPGs can seem daunting, but with a little guidance, you'll be conquering the Living Lands in no time.

RPG Basics: Leveling Up and Character Builds

*Avowed*, like many RPGs, rewards exploration and combat. Gain XP by completing quests, defeating enemies, and discovering new areas. Leveling up grants attribute and ability points, allowing you to customize your character. Become a mighty warrior, a powerful mage, or something in between—the choice is yours! Attributes determine your character's strengths. Experiment; *Avowed* lets you respec your points, making it incredibly beginner-friendly.

Explore the World of Avowed

*Avowed*'s world offers a blend of guided progression and open exploration. While main story objectives provide direction, don't be afraid to wander! Exploring buildings, caves, and other areas yields loot, resources, and side quests—many offering easy XP gains. Discover books and notes for rich lore and hidden treasure maps leading to valuable gear and gold. Thorough exploration significantly boosts your gold reserves, allowing you to acquire better weapons and gear, crucial for challenging encounters, especially bosses. Don't rush the story; take your time to explore and prepare.

Mastering Potions and Resources

Early combat can be challenging. Manage your health and essence bars effectively. Stock up on readily available health and essence potions (red and pink, respectively). However, conserve health potions; use food and herbs for minor health restoration, saving potions for dire situations. Remember, this isn't a *Call of Duty* style respawn system.

The Importance of Companions

Don't neglect your companions! Upgrade their abilities alongside your own. Strong companions provide invaluable support in combat, offering healing and significantly increasing your chances of success. Ignoring them will likely lead to frustrating setbacks.

Gear Upgrades: A Key to Success

Gather resources to upgrade your weapons and gear at the crafting station in your camp. Focus on upgrading key pieces of equipment you plan to use for an extended period. Upgrades significantly enhance attack power, critical hit chance, and defense.

Embrace Your Playstyle

Ultimately, *Avowed* is about forging your own path. Whether you focus on the main story or explore every nook and cranny, remember to have fun! Create your own narrative and conquer the Living Lands on your terms.

Avowed is available now on PC and Xbox.